"In the eighteenth century, India's share of the world economy was aslarge as Europe's. By 1947, after two centuries of British rule, ithad decreased six-fold. Beyond conquest and deception, the Empire blewrebels from cannon, massacred unarmed protesters, entrenchedinstitutionalised racism, and caused millions to die from starvation.British imperialism justified itself as enlightened despotism for thebenefit of the governed, but Shashi Tharoor takes on and demolishesthis position, demonstrating how every supposed imperial 'gift' fromthe railways to the rule of law was designed in Britain's interestsalone. He goes on to show how Britain's Industrial Revolution wasfounded on India's deindustrialisation, and the destruction of itstextile industry. In this bold and incisive reassessment ofcolonialism, Tharoor exposes to devastating effect the ingloriousreality of Britain's stained Indian legacy."

Available from all good book sellers.

But not to worry, as we will be expecting new trade deals with Indiasoon.

Post by MM"In the eighteenth century, India's share of the world economy was aslarge as Europe's. By 1947, after two centuries of British rule, ithad decreased six-fold. Beyond conquest and deception, the Empire blewrebels from cannon, massacred unarmed protesters, entrenchedinstitutionalised racism, and caused millions to die from starvation.British imperialism justified itself as enlightened despotism for thebenefit of the governed, but Shashi Tharoor takes on and demolishesthis position, demonstrating how every supposed imperial 'gift' fromthe railways to the rule of law was designed in Britain's interestsalone. He goes on to show how Britain's Industrial Revolution wasfounded on India's deindustrialisation, and the destruction of itstextile industry. In this bold and incisive reassessment ofcolonialism, Tharoor exposes to devastating effect the ingloriousreality of Britain's stained Indian legacy."Available from all good book sellers.But not to worry, as we will be expecting new trade deals with Indiasoon.

And maybe China whom Britain forced to hurt their own people by means ofthe Opium wars.

"In the eighteenth century, India's share of the world economy was as largeas Europe's. By 1947, after two centuries of British rule, it had decreasedsix-fold. Beyond conquest and deception, the Empire blew rebels fromcannon, massacred unarmed protesters, entrenched institutionalised racism,and caused millions to die from starvation. British imperialism justifieditself as enlightened despotism for the benefit of the governed, but ShashiTharoor takes on and demolishes this position, demonstrating how everysupposed imperial 'gift' from the railways to the rule of law was designedin Britain's interests alone. He goes on to show how Britain's IndustrialRevolution was founded on India's deindustrialisation, and the destructionof its textile industry. In this bold and incisive reassessment ofcolonialism, Tharoor exposes to devastating effect the inglorious realityof Britain's stained Indian legacy."Available from all good book sellers.But not to worry, as we will be expecting new trade deals with India soon.

And maybe China whom Britain forced to hurt their own people by means of theOpium wars.But that's far in the past. Time moves on. So should you.

The contemporary British play in favor of the friendly gulf dictatorshipsthat spread extremist ideologies and fund the jihadis in Syria is an exampleof moral untidiness essentially similar to those opium issues.

"In the eighteenth century, India's share of the world economy was as largeas Europe's. By 1947, after two centuries of British rule, it had decreasedsix-fold. Beyond conquest and deception, the Empire blew rebels fromcannon, massacred unarmed protesters, entrenched institutionalised racism,and caused millions to die from starvation. British imperialism justifieditself as enlightened despotism for the benefit of the governed, but ShashiTharoor takes on and demolishes this position, demonstrating how everysupposed imperial 'gift' from the railways to the rule of law was designedin Britain's interests alone. He goes on to show how Britain's IndustrialRevolution was founded on India's deindustrialisation, and the destructionof its textile industry. In this bold and incisive reassessment ofcolonialism, Tharoor exposes to devastating effect the inglorious realityof Britain's stained Indian legacy."Available from all good book sellers.But not to worry, as we will be expecting new trade deals with India soon.

And maybe China whom Britain forced to hurt their own people by means of theOpium wars.But that's far in the past. Time moves on. So should you.

The contemporary British play in favor of the friendly gulf dictatorshipsthat spread extremist ideologies and fund the jihadis in Syria is an exampleof moral untidiness essentially similar to those opium issues.

i assume you mean the murderous socialist extremism spread from moscow...and otherwise all around the world

"In the eighteenth century, India's share of the world economy was as largeas Europe's. By 1947, after two centuries of British rule, it had decreasedsix-fold. Beyond conquest and deception, the Empire blew rebels fromcannon, massacred unarmed protesters, entrenched institutionalised racism,and caused millions to die from starvation. British imperialism justifieditself as enlightened despotism for the benefit of the governed, but ShashiTharoor takes on and demolishes this position, demonstrating how everysupposed imperial 'gift' from the railways to the rule of law was designedin Britain's interests alone. He goes on to show how Britain's IndustrialRevolution was founded on India's deindustrialisation, and the destructionof its textile industry. In this bold and incisive reassessment ofcolonialism, Tharoor exposes to devastating effect the inglorious realityof Britain's stained Indian legacy."Available from all good book sellers.But not to worry, as we will be expecting new trade deals with India soon.

And maybe China whom Britain forced to hurt their own people by means of theOpium wars.But that's far in the past. Time moves on. So should you.

The contemporary British play in favor of the friendly gulf dictatorshipsthat spread extremist ideologies and fund the jihadis in Syria is an exampleof moral untidiness essentially similar to those opium issues.

i assume you mean the murderous socialist extremism spread from moscow...and otherwise all around the world

"In the eighteenth century, India's share of the world economy was as largeas Europe's. By 1947, after two centuries of British rule, it had decreasedsix-fold. Beyond conquest and deception, the Empire blew rebels fromcannon, massacred unarmed protesters, entrenched institutionalised racism,and caused millions to die from starvation. British imperialism justifieditself as enlightened despotism for the benefit of the governed, but ShashiTharoor takes on and demolishes this position, demonstrating how everysupposed imperial 'gift' from the railways to the rule of law was designedin Britain's interests alone. He goes on to show how Britain's IndustrialRevolution was founded on India's deindustrialisation, and the destructionof its textile industry. In this bold and incisive reassessment ofcolonialism, Tharoor exposes to devastating effect the inglorious realityof Britain's stained Indian legacy."Available from all good book sellers.But not to worry, as we will be expecting new trade deals with India soon.

And maybe China whom Britain forced to hurt their own people by means of theOpium wars.But that's far in the past. Time moves on. So should you.

The contemporary British play in favor of the friendly gulf dictatorshipsthat spread extremist ideologies and fund the jihadis in Syria is an exampleof moral untidiness essentially similar to those opium issues.

i assume you mean the murderous socialist extremism spread from moscow...and otherwise all around the world

That is incorrect - it's not socialism.

not real(tm) socialism eh....

the decades that excuse has been wheeled out every everytime socialism causes mayhem and poverty again...

not real(tm) socialism eh....the decades that excuse has been wheeled out every everytime socialism causes mayhem and poverty again...

Is that any more repetitive than you wheeling out the above comment*every time*?You seem to believe that whenever any left-wing government is elected,that country is on an inevitable slippery slope towards communism, yetyou ignore all 'inconvenient' counter-examples.

No, they're on the way to economic and social disaster.No exceptions.There's no such thing as free money in spite of socialist promises.

not real(tm) socialism eh....the decades that excuse has been wheeled out every everytime socialism causes mayhem and poverty again...

Is that any more repetitive than you wheeling out the above comment*every time*?You seem to believe that whenever any left-wing government is elected,that country is on an inevitable slippery slope towards communism, yetyou ignore all 'inconvenient' counter-examples.

not real(tm) socialism eh....the decades that excuse has been wheeled out every everytime socialism causes mayhem and poverty again...

Is that any more repetitive than you wheeling out the above comment*every time*?

i say just the same to those who believe they won't fall undergravity if they step off high buildingsevery every time the result is predictable

Post by VidcapperYou seem to believe that whenever any left-wing government is elected,that country is on an inevitable slippery slope towards communism, yetyou ignore all 'inconvenient' counter-examples.

no i don't...i watch sweden...i watch venezuela...

socialism is communism lite...

fraternity by force...

you'll have to pass the bill to find out what is in it...

Post by Vidcappere.g. countries with a strong democratic tradition, like Britain, alwaysknow when to stop.

until bliar no socialist government in britain ever slid muchbeyond one term...

Post by VidcapperYou seem to believe that whenever any left-wing government is elected,that country is on an inevitable slippery slope towards communism, yetyou ignore all 'inconvenient' counter-examples.

no i don't...i watch sweden...i watch venezuela...

Scandinavian countries are not good examples of democratic socialism inaction because they're NOT socialist. Like all other developed nations, themeans of production are primarily owned by private individuals, not thecommunity or the government, and resources are allocated to their respectiveuses by the market, not government or community planning. While it is truethat they provide things like a generous social safety net and universalhealthcare, an extensive welfare state is not the same thing as socialism.What Bernie Sanders and his supporters confuse as socialism is actuallysocial DEMOCRACY, a system in which the government aims to promote thepublic welfare through heavy taxation and spending, within the framework ofa capitalist economy. This is what the Scandinavians practice.

Post by VidcapperYou seem to believe that whenever any left-wing government is elected,that country is on an inevitable slippery slope towards communism, yetyou ignore all 'inconvenient' counter-examples.

no i don't...i watch sweden...i watch venezuela...

Scandinavian countries are not good examples of democratic socialism inaction because they're NOT socialist.

more not real(tm) socialists eh

Post by BykerLike all other developed nations, themeans of production are primarily owned by private individuals, not thecommunity or the government, and resources are allocated to their respectiveuses by the market, not government or community planning. While it is truethat they provide things like a generous social safety net and universalhealthcare, an extensive welfare state is not the same thing as socialism.What Bernie Sanders and his supporters confuse as socialism is actuallysocial DEMOCRACY, a system in which the government aims to promote thepublic welfare through heavy taxation and spending, within the framework ofa capitalist economy. This is what the Scandinavians practice.

Post by VidcapperYou seem to believe that whenever any left-wing government is elected,that country is on an inevitable slippery slope towards communism, yetyou ignore all 'inconvenient' counter-examples.

no i don't...i watch sweden...i watch venezuela...

Scandinavian countries are not good examples of democratic socialism inaction because they're NOT socialist.

more not real(tm) socialists eh

Post by BykerLike all other developed nations, themeans of production are primarily owned by private individuals, not thecommunity or the government, and resources are allocated to their respectiveuses by the market, not government or community planning. While it is truethat they provide things like a generous social safety net and universalhealthcare, an extensive welfare state is not the same thing as socialism.What Bernie Sanders and his supporters confuse as socialism is actuallysocial DEMOCRACY, a system in which the government aims to promote thepublic welfare through heavy taxation and spending, within the framework ofa capitalist economy. This is what the Scandinavians practice.

and look how well that is working out

For a large number of people it is still the most acceptable alternativeto the laissez faire ideology of the Right, though.

Post by VidcapperYou seem to believe that whenever any left-wing government is elected,that country is on an inevitable slippery slope towards communism, yetyou ignore all 'inconvenient' counter-examples.

no i don't...i watch sweden...i watch venezuela...

Scandinavian countries are not good examples of democratic socialism inaction because they're NOT socialist.

more not real(tm) socialists eh

Post by BykerLike all other developed nations, themeans of production are primarily owned by private individuals, not thecommunity or the government, and resources are allocated to their respectiveuses by the market, not government or community planning. While it is truethat they provide things like a generous social safety net and universalhealthcare, an extensive welfare state is not the same thing as socialism.What Bernie Sanders and his supporters confuse as socialism is actuallysocial DEMOCRACY, a system in which the government aims to promote thepublic welfare through heavy taxation and spending, within the framework ofa capitalist economy. This is what the Scandinavians practice.

and look how well that is working out

For a large number of people it is still the most acceptable alternativeto the laissez faire ideology of the Right, though.

Post by VidcapperYou seem to believe that whenever any left-wing government is elected,that country is on an inevitable slippery slope towards communism, yetyou ignore all 'inconvenient' counter-examples.

no i don't...i watch sweden...i watch venezuela...

Scandinavian countries are not good examples of democratic socialism inaction because they're NOT socialist. Like all other developed nations, themeans of production are primarily owned by private individuals, not thecommunity or the government, and resources are allocated to their respectiveuses by the market, not government or community planning. While it is truethat they provide things like a generous social safety net and universalhealthcare, an extensive welfare state is not the same thing as socialism.What Bernie Sanders and his supporters confuse as socialism is actuallysocial DEMOCRACY, a system in which the government aims to promote thepublic welfare through heavy taxation and spending, within the framework ofa capitalist economy. This is what the Scandinavians practice.

You are essentially correct ... we're not seeing much inthe way of a bona-fide state-run economy in those countries.However the State DOES try to do a little "management" ...but then all do. The "socialism" lies in the "nanny state"aspect. A huge amount of taxes go to support it and theState has full control.

But, even those countries are now having difficulties beingnannies. Foreign competitors have cut into their profits aswell ... and what citizens EXPECT from their nanny hasgone up. Now there's not enough money and it'd be toodestructive to raise taxes any more. Finland has cutback on 'social services' already, Sweden and Norwayare gonna have to very soon. Even further south theFrench nanny-state is struggling and the UK healthsystem is basically running on empty. Only the Germansseem to do things pretty much right - but that's whatthey pride themselves on.

Money taken in by the State as taxes is "dead money" ...ie it's not out there making MORE money in the way itwould if it remained in the pockets of businesses andcitizens ... just becomes an account you write thewelfare checks on.

The economics of nanny states is, well, kinda tricky.The biggest mistake HERE has been the "pot ofgold" problem. Write "Health Care" on the pot andput 100 gold coins in there and the various providersWILL find ways to make sure there isn't a singlecoin left at the end of the year. Put 200 coins in therethe next year and, surprise, the pot will be emptyagain. The various providers WILL raise their pricesin accordance with how many coins are in the potthis year - they plan to get it ALL. Doesn't matter ifthe price of THEM making a pill hasn't changed,they'll charge double, triple, whatever so long asthey can use up every coin. "What the market willbear" is an old phrase which is still apt.

Trump seems aware of this scam - this de-facto theft.He's already put the bulls-eye on a few really prominentcases of drug-price ripoffs, but in truth THIS issue willbe the #1 challenge of writing any new national healthlaw - as it's been the #1 failure with OCare.

"Greed control" is very DIFFICULT in a 'capitalist'-styleeconomy, hard to tell manufacturers/providers whatthey're gonna charge for "X". "Competition" can helpa bit, but all in all industry prices tend to be pretty closeto each other. The theory of biz here is "Make as muchas you possibly can".

The Nordics and Germans ... business seems to practicea little more self-control. They don't want to be branded asprice-gougers, they don't want to bankrupt the Stateservices system. It's a minor difference in biz philosophythat winds up making a lot of difference downstream. Itis not particularly State-imposed either ... it's how theythink over there.

When they were creating OCare I said that Americanscouldn't create a good govt-health system - we didn'tthink the right way. I said it'd cause uncontrollableprice gouging, I said it'd be leveraged to serve thepurposes of social crusaders and govt micromanagersof every stripe. This is how Americans think and it'swhy OCare couldn't survive. Read up on how badlyeven Medicare is abused, why it consumes SO muchmoney even WITH attempts at controlling greed.

It's a problem.

Americans are not Swedes. Americans are notGermans. We CAN'T copy their systems becausewe don't think like they do.

I think all hospitals, all doctors offices, all pharmas,everything and everyone "medical" would have to beliterally owned and operated by and for the govt inorder to control prices and access. Yer doc wouldbe a civil servant, the factory cooking yer bloodpressure pill would be owned & run by the govt.It's the ONLY good way to control greed here, atleast in terms of medical offerings.

Post by Mr. B1ackThe Nordics and Germans ... business seems to practicea little more self-control. They don't want to be branded asprice-gougers, they don't want to bankrupt the Stateservices system. It's a minor difference in biz philosophythat winds up making a lot of difference downstream. Itis not particularly State-imposed either ... it's how theythink over there.

they drop quality...i avoid german goods where ever i candirectly because of it...they keep people in 'education' often to the age of 30 tolower wages...they drive european manufacturers to the wall if they can

Post by Mr. B1ackWhen they were creating OCare I said that Americanscouldn't create a good govt-health system - we didn'tthink the right way. I said it'd cause uncontrollableprice gouging, I said it'd be leveraged to serve thepurposes of social crusaders and govt micromanagersof every stripe. This is how Americans think and it'swhy OCare couldn't survive. Read up on how badlyeven Medicare is abused, why it consumes SO muchmoney even WITH attempts at controlling greed.It's a problem.Americans are not Swedes. Americans are notGermans. We CAN'T copy their systems becausewe don't think like they do.

i agree that the 'thinking' pattern is different, unfortunatelyo'barmy et al are far to dumb to appreciate that or evento welcome it

imv it is good that there is a more free powerful countrybut part of the cost is great corruptionin europe the corruption is in heavily effecting the unioncartels and they have their own special interest party

Post by Mr. B1ackI think all hospitals, all doctors offices, all pharmas,everything and everyone "medical" would have to beliterally owned and operated by and for the govt inorder to control prices and access. Yer doc wouldbe a civil servant, the factory cooking yer bloodpressure pill would be owned & run by the govt.It's the ONLY good way to control greed here, atleast in terms of medical offerings.

in france the medic have fixed rates from the government..

if they want more they have to go private...it's not muchdifferent in he uk but we've had 15 (more?) years ofsocialism

the union cartels remain intent on driving out the privateas they strive for full state dictatorship

Now there's not enough money and it'd be too destructive to raise taxesany more. Finland has cut back on 'social services' already, Sweden andNorway are gonna have to very soon. Even further south the Frenchnanny-state is struggling and the UK health system is basically running onempty. Only the Germans seem to do things pretty much right - but that'swhat they pride themselves on.

Mitt Romney was right about the 47% (now 50%) who vote for whoever keeps theentitlements coming. As one European economist put it, "Once you have halfthe voting-age population receiving government benefits, you can just writethe country off, because they'll vote socialist every time." Look at all the"takers" in the U.S. who don't contribute anything but never fail to VOTE.

Now there's not enough money and it'd be too destructive to raise taxesany more. Finland has cut back on 'social services' already, Sweden andNorway are gonna have to very soon. Even further south the Frenchnanny-state is struggling and the UK health system is basically running onempty. Only the Germans seem to do things pretty much right - but that'swhat they pride themselves on.

Mitt Romney was right about the 47% (now 50%) who vote for whoever keeps theentitlements coming. As one European economist put it, "Once you have halfthe voting-age population receiving government benefits, you can just writethe country off, because they'll vote socialist every time." Look at all the"takers" in the U.S. who don't contribute anything but never fail to VOTE.

"Free money" is more addictive than heroin mixedwith meth - and just as bad for ya. I wish there wassome way to make it illegal to promise 'free money'during political campaigns.

I did make one suggestion awhile back though ... passnew laws that make it very difficult to give 'free money',and very easy to STOP giving it ... ie a 2/3rds vote tocreate any givaway program, only a simple majorityto vote it out of existence.

Post by Mr. B1ack"Free money" is more addictive than heroin mixedwith meth - and just as bad for ya. I wish there wassome way to make it illegal to promise 'free money'during political campaigns.

In 1960, entitlement payments accounted for well under a third of thefederal governments total outlays. Today, entitlement spending accounts fora full two-thirds of the federal budget.While this spending certainly drains our federal coffers, it also has a veryreal, long-lasting negative impact on the character of Americans.Interesting chapter from "A Nation of Takers: America's EntitlementEpidemic" by Nicholas Eberstadt (2012): http://tinyurl.com/zoklrznhttps://www.aei.org/publication/yes-mr-president-we-are-a-nation-of-takers/https://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/27/opinion/kristof-a-nation-of-takers.html

The actual money aspect ... that's unsustainable, maybeeven in the medium term. It's that "character" aspect thatworries me the most - the idea that you somehow just*deserve* to have a bucket of money poured over yourhead because ... well ... just BECAUSE. People who thinkthat way are useless people - their whole lives will centeraround inventing more 'reasons' they should get moneyfor doing nothing.

Post by MM"In the eighteenth century, India's share of the world economy was aslarge as Europe's. By 1947, after two centuries of British rule, it haddecreased six-fold. Beyond conquest and deception, the Empire blew rebelsfrom cannon, massacred unarmed protesters, entrenched institutionalisedracism, and caused millions to die from starvation. British imperialismjustified itself as enlightened despotism for the benefit of thegoverned, but Shashi Tharoor takes on and demolishes this position,demonstrating how every supposed imperial 'gift' from the railways to therule of law was designed in Britain's interests alone. He goes on to showhow Britain's Industrial Revolution was founded on India'sdeindustrialisation, and the destruction of its textile industry. In thisbold and incisive reassessment of colonialism, Tharoor exposes todevastating effect the inglorious reality of Britain's stained Indianlegacy."Available from all good book sellers.But not to worry, as we will be expecting new trade deals with India soon.

And maybe China whom Britain forced to hurt their own people by means ofthe Opium wars.But that's far in the past. Time moves on. So should you.

The contemporary British play in favor of the friendly gulf dictatorshipsthat spread extremist ideologies and fund the jihadis in Syria is anexample of moral untidiness essentially similar to those opium issues.

i assume you mean the murderous socialist extremismspread from moscow ...and otherwise all around the world

Post by MM"In the eighteenth century, India's share of the world economy was aslarge as Europe's. By 1947, after two centuries of British rule, it haddecreased six-fold. Beyond conquest and deception, the Empire blew rebelsfrom cannon, massacred unarmed protesters, entrenched institutionalisedracism, and caused millions to die from starvation. British imperialismjustified itself as enlightened despotism for the benefit of thegoverned, but Shashi Tharoor takes on and demolishes this position,demonstrating how every supposed imperial 'gift' from the railways to therule of law was designed in Britain's interests alone. He goes on to showhow Britain's Industrial Revolution was founded on India'sdeindustrialisation, and the destruction of its textile industry. In thisbold and incisive reassessment of colonialism, Tharoor exposes todevastating effect the inglorious reality of Britain's stained Indianlegacy."Available from all good book sellers.But not to worry, as we will be expecting new trade deals with India soon.

And maybe China whom Britain forced to hurt their own people by means ofthe Opium wars.But that's far in the past. Time moves on. So should you.

The contemporary British play in favor of the friendly gulf dictatorshipsthat spread extremist ideologies and fund the jihadis in Syria is anexample of moral untidiness essentially similar to those opium issues.

i assume you mean the murderous socialist extremismspread from moscow ...and otherwise all around the world

Post by James HarrisAnd maybe China whom Britain forced to hurt their own people by means ofthe Opium wars.But that's far in the past. Time moves on. So should you.

The contemporary British play in favor of the friendly gulf dictatorshipsthat spread extremist ideologies and fund the jihadis in Syria is anexample of moral untidiness essentially similar to those opium issues.

i assume you mean the murderous socialist extremismspread from moscow ...and otherwise all around the world

Whataboutism can't disprove my point.

not whataboutary...neither do you have a point...you are very blunt ruski troll

Post by James HarrisAnd maybe China whom Britain forced to hurt their own people by means ofthe Opium wars.But that's far in the past. Time moves on. So should you.

The contemporary British play in favor of the friendly gulf dictatorshipsthat spread extremist ideologies and fund the jihadis in Syria is anexample of moral untidiness essentially similar to those opium issues.

i assume you mean the murderous socialist extremismspread from moscow ...and otherwise all around the world

Whataboutism can't disprove my point.

not whataboutary...neither do you have a point...you are very blunt ruski troll

Post by James HarrisAnd maybe China whom Britain forced to hurt their own people by meansof the Opium wars.But that's far in the past. Time moves on. So should you.

The contemporary British play in favor of the friendly gulfdictatorships that spread extremist ideologies and fund the jihadis inSyria is an example of moral untidiness essentially similar to thoseopium issues.

i assume you mean the murderous socialist extremismspread from moscow ...and otherwise all around the world

Whataboutism can't disprove my point.

not whataboutary...neither do you have a point...you are very blunt ruski troll

Post by James HarrisAnd maybe China whom Britain forced to hurt their own people by meansof the Opium wars.But that's far in the past. Time moves on. So should you.

The contemporary British play in favor of the friendly gulfdictatorships that spread extremist ideologies and fund the jihadis inSyria is an example of moral untidiness essentially similar to thoseopium issues.

i assume you mean the murderous socialist extremismspread from moscow ...and otherwise all around the world

Whataboutism can't disprove my point.

not whataboutary...neither do you have a point...you are very blunt ruski troll

Nor personal attacks and ethnic insults would disprove it.

you poor little defenseless troll...you'll make me cry

Keep up jumping.

my you are so strong...do you also ride tigers naked through thesiberian forests?

Post by MM"In the eighteenth century, India's share of the world economy was aslarge as Europe's. By 1947, after two centuries of British rule, ithad decreased six-fold. Beyond conquest and deception, the Empire blewrebels from cannon, massacred unarmed protesters, entrenchedinstitutionalised racism, and caused millions to die from starvation.British imperialism justified itself as enlightened despotism for thebenefit of the governed, but Shashi Tharoor takes on and demolishesthis position, demonstrating how every supposed imperial 'gift' fromthe railways to the rule of law was designed in Britain's interestsalone. He goes on to show how Britain's Industrial Revolution wasfounded on India's deindustrialisation, and the destruction of itstextile industry. In this bold and incisive reassessment ofcolonialism, Tharoor exposes to devastating effect the ingloriousreality of Britain's stained Indian legacy."Available from all good book sellers.But not to worry, as we will be expecting new trade deals with Indiasoon.

And maybe China whom Britain forced to hurt their own people by means ofthe Opium wars.But that's far in the past. Time moves on. So should you.

Post by MM"In the eighteenth century, India's share of the world economy was aslarge as Europe's. By 1947, after two centuries of British rule, ithad decreased six-fold. Beyond conquest and deception, the Empire blewrebels from cannon, massacred unarmed protesters, entrenchedinstitutionalised racism, and caused millions to die from starvation.British imperialism justified itself as enlightened despotism for thebenefit of the governed, but Shashi Tharoor takes on and demolishesthis position, demonstrating how every supposed imperial 'gift' fromthe railways to the rule of law was designed in Britain's interestsalone. He goes on to show how Britain's Industrial Revolution wasfounded on India's deindustrialisation, and the destruction of itstextile industry. In this bold and incisive reassessment ofcolonialism, Tharoor exposes to devastating effect the ingloriousreality of Britain's stained Indian legacy."Available from all good book sellers.But not to worry, as we will be expecting new trade deals with Indiasoon.

There is no limit to the voices deeply committed to being a victim. Andno limit to those prepared to swallow nonsense.

Post by MM"In the eighteenth century, India's share of the world economy was aslarge as Europe's. By 1947, after two centuries of British rule, ithad decreased six-fold. Beyond conquest and deception, the Empire blewrebels from cannon, massacred unarmed protesters, entrenchedinstitutionalised racism, and caused millions to die from starvation.British imperialism justified itself as enlightened despotism for thebenefit of the governed, but Shashi Tharoor takes on and demolishesthis position, demonstrating how every supposed imperial 'gift' fromthe railways to the rule of law was designed in Britain's interestsalone. He goes on to show how Britain's Industrial Revolution wasfounded on India's deindustrialisation, and the destruction of itstextile industry. In this bold and incisive reassessment ofcolonialism, Tharoor exposes to devastating effect the ingloriousreality of Britain's stained Indian legacy."Available from all good book sellers.But not to worry, as we will be expecting new trade deals with Indiasoon.

Are you going to give us a similar screed about the effect Germany iscurrently having on Greece?

Post by MM"In the eighteenth century, India's share of the world economy was aslarge as Europe's. By 1947, after two centuries of British rule, ithad decreased six-fold. Beyond conquest and deception, the Empire blewrebels from cannon, massacred unarmed protesters, entrenchedinstitutionalised racism, and caused millions to die from starvation.British imperialism justified itself as enlightened despotism for thebenefit of the governed, but Shashi Tharoor takes on and demolishesthis position, demonstrating how every supposed imperial 'gift' fromthe railways to the rule of law was designed in Britain's interestsalone. He goes on to show how Britain's Industrial Revolution wasfounded on India's deindustrialisation, and the destruction of itstextile industry. In this bold and incisive reassessment ofcolonialism, Tharoor exposes to devastating effect the ingloriousreality of Britain's stained Indian legacy."Available from all good book sellers.But not to worry, as we will be expecting new trade deals with Indiasoon.

Are you going to give us a similar screed about the effect Germany iscurrently having on Greece?

Germany is HELPING Greece! Greece is finally learning the lesson to be*responsible* for its economy. This causes pain, sure, but it's theonly way. And it's working, because Greece hardly ever features in theheadlines any more. Heads down, buckle to. Whenever I see recentfootage of Greek life, they all seem well fed and drive around in nicecars, so life cannot be as bad as the Daily Heil once made out.

And if you're so concerned about the poor, poor Greeks, why not spendyour summer hols there as a tourist? Sure, after Brexit you're notgoing to get as many euros for your weakened pound, but hey, that'sYOUR problem that you brought upon yourself! Perhaps you need someGerman lessons, too. Heil Dacre!

Post by MM"In the eighteenth century, India's share of the world economy was aslarge as Europe's. By 1947, after two centuries of British rule, ithad decreased six-fold. Beyond conquest and deception, the Empire blewrebels from cannon, massacred unarmed protesters, entrenchedinstitutionalised racism, and caused millions to die from starvation.British imperialism justified itself as enlightened despotism for thebenefit of the governed, but Shashi Tharoor takes on and demolishesthis position, demonstrating how every supposed imperial 'gift' fromthe railways to the rule of law was designed in Britain's interestsalone. He goes on to show how Britain's Industrial Revolution wasfounded on India's deindustrialisation, and the destruction of itstextile industry. In this bold and incisive reassessment ofcolonialism, Tharoor exposes to devastating effect the ingloriousreality of Britain's stained Indian legacy."Available from all good book sellers.But not to worry, as we will be expecting new trade deals with Indiasoon.

Are you going to give us a similar screed about the effect Germany iscurrently having on Greece?

Germany is HELPING Greece! Greece is finally learning the lesson to be*responsible* for its economy. This causes pain, sure, but it's theonly way. And it's working, because Greece hardly ever features in theheadlines any more. Heads down, buckle to. Whenever I see recentfootage of Greek life, they all seem well fed and drive around in nicecars, so life cannot be as bad as the Daily Heil once made out.And if you're so concerned about the poor, poor Greeks, why not spendyour summer hols there as a tourist? Sure, after Brexit you're notgoing to get as many euros for your weakened pound, but hey, that'sYOUR problem that you brought upon yourself! Perhaps you need someGerman lessons, too. Heil Dacre!MM

I often spend my holidays in third world countries.Where have you been?

Post by MM"In the eighteenth century, India's share of the world economy was aslarge as Europe's. By 1947, after two centuries of British rule, ithad decreased six-fold. Beyond conquest and deception, the Empire blewrebels from cannon, massacred unarmed protesters, entrenchedinstitutionalised racism, and caused millions to die from starvation.British imperialism justified itself as enlightened despotism for thebenefit of the governed, but Shashi Tharoor takes on and demolishesthis position, demonstrating how every supposed imperial 'gift' fromthe railways to the rule of law was designed in Britain's interestsalone. He goes on to show how Britain's Industrial Revolution wasfounded on India's deindustrialisation, and the destruction of itstextile industry. In this bold and incisive reassessment ofcolonialism, Tharoor exposes to devastating effect the ingloriousreality of Britain's stained Indian legacy."Available from all good book sellers.

Oh goody, yet another iconoclastic book that claims that the BritishEmpire did no good whatsoever.

Whenever I read articles like this, I always think of the classic 'LifeOf Brian' scene - 'What have the Romans ever done for us?'

Post by MM"In the eighteenth century, India's share of the world economy was aslarge as Europe's. By 1947, after two centuries of British rule, ithad decreased six-fold. Beyond conquest and deception, the Empire blewrebels from cannon, massacred unarmed protesters, entrenchedinstitutionalised racism, and caused millions to die from starvation.British imperialism justified itself as enlightened despotism for thebenefit of the governed, but Shashi Tharoor takes on and demolishesthis position, demonstrating how every supposed imperial 'gift' fromthe railways to the rule of law was designed in Britain's interestsalone. He goes on to show how Britain's Industrial Revolution wasfounded on India's deindustrialisation, and the destruction of itstextile industry. In this bold and incisive reassessment ofcolonialism, Tharoor exposes to devastating effect the ingloriousreality of Britain's stained Indian legacy."Available from all good book sellers.But not to worry, as we will be expecting new trade deals with Indiasoon.MM

All these shitholes have gone downhill since we left them.Except where there were enough white men.Eg, USA, Australia, Canada. New Zealand

Post by MM"In the eighteenth century, India's share of the world economy was aslarge as Europe's. By 1947, after two centuries of British rule, ithad decreased six-fold. Beyond conquest and deception, the Empire blewrebels from cannon, massacred unarmed protesters, entrenchedinstitutionalised racism, and caused millions to die from starvation.British imperialism justified itself as enlightened despotism for thebenefit of the governed, but Shashi Tharoor takes on and demolishesthis position, demonstrating how every supposed imperial 'gift' fromthe railways to the rule of law was designed in Britain's interestsalone. He goes on to show how Britain's Industrial Revolution wasfounded on India's deindustrialisation, and the destruction of itstextile industry. In this bold and incisive reassessment ofcolonialism, Tharoor exposes to devastating effect the ingloriousreality of Britain's stained Indian legacy."Available from all good book sellers.But not to worry, as we will be expecting new trade deals with Indiasoon.MM

All these shitholes have gone downhill since we left them.Except where there were enough white men.Eg, USA, Australia, Canada. New Zealand

Sorry to disappoint, but

"German Americans (German: Deutschamerikaner) are citizens of theUnited States of German ancestry and form the largest ancestry groupin the United States, accounting for 17% of U.S. population."

So, white, but not British. Now hand in the gun before you shootyourself in the other foot.

Post by MM"In the eighteenth century, India's share of the world economy was aslarge as Europe's. By 1947, after two centuries of British rule, ithad decreased six-fold. Beyond conquest and deception, the Empire blewrebels from cannon, massacred unarmed protesters, entrenchedinstitutionalised racism, and caused millions to die from starvation.British imperialism justified itself as enlightened despotism for thebenefit of the governed, but Shashi Tharoor takes on and demolishesthis position, demonstrating how every supposed imperial 'gift' fromthe railways to the rule of law was designed in Britain's interestsalone. He goes on to show how Britain's Industrial Revolution wasfounded on India's deindustrialisation, and the destruction of itstextile industry. In this bold and incisive reassessment ofcolonialism, Tharoor exposes to devastating effect the ingloriousreality of Britain's stained Indian legacy."Available from all good book sellers.But not to worry, as we will be expecting new trade deals with Indiasoon.MM

Business rarely puts the grief of history or politics before trade, the reason Germany will not jeopardise it's trade with the UK.

Post by MM"In the eighteenth century, India's share of the world economy was aslarge as Europe's. By 1947, after two centuries of British rule, ithad decreased six-fold. Beyond conquest and deception, the Empire blewrebels from cannon, massacred unarmed protesters, entrenchedinstitutionalised racism, and caused millions to die from starvation.British imperialism justified itself as enlightened despotism for thebenefit of the governed, but Shashi Tharoor takes on and demolishesthis position, demonstrating how every supposed imperial 'gift' fromthe railways to the rule of law was designed in Britain's interestsalone. He goes on to show how Britain's Industrial Revolution wasfounded on India's deindustrialisation, and the destruction of itstextile industry. In this bold and incisive reassessment ofcolonialism, Tharoor exposes to devastating effect the ingloriousreality of Britain's stained Indian legacy."

This is talking about share of the world economy during the period thatEurope went through the Industrial Revolution. Did India's economydecline or was it just the Europe's economy underwent massive growth?

Post by MMAvailable from all good book sellers.But not to worry, as we will be expecting new trade deals with Indiasoon.MM